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To lead the industry towards smarter, connected workflows, we have to constantly challenge conventions. One example is the paper job ticket. In an age defined by automation, IoT integration, and real-time data, it is time to rethink the paper ticket’s role and explore the digital alternatives.

Complex, ambitious, and with some room for improvement. That is how one could describe the current state of sustainable measures in the optical industry. In this interview with Sylvi Claußnitzer, you can learn more about sustainability strategies and how the industry is already positioned in this area.

Optical labs around the world are familiar with the options for hard coating lenses: spin coating or dip coating. Both have their advantages and varying levels of popularity and penetration in differing market segments. To dive deeper into the spin or dip inquiry, we must dig deeper into the advantages of each.

Did you think you already knew everything about sustainability? Then check this article to see if you are right. Here are five surprising facts about sustainability and ecology that you may not have known yet.

Several companies are working on a smart alternative to progressive lenses. One of them is Finnish start-up IXI, which recently received a cash injection of US$36.5 million. An interview with CEO and Co-founder Niko Eiden.

Almost every day, there is new information about the customs dispute. This makes it more challenging than ever for decision-makers to develop long-term business strategies. Here you get hints on how to deal with the uncertain situation.

The constant stream of updates on the customs dispute makes it harder than ever for decision-makers to plan for the long term. An interview with Omar Elkhatib.

The production of spectacle lenses is an art in itself. Especially, the cleaning and coating process in particular should be carefully thought out and implemented to ensure minimal breakage. This article should give insights into best practices involved in these essential stages of the lens manufacturing process.

Before 1980, aspherical surfaces were only used on high-power plus spectacle lenses that lie beyond the range of powers that can be corrected for aberrational astigmatism with spherical surfaces. In recent years, this has changed and once again this was made possible by the development of freeform machining.

Yes, we live in a digital world. And yes, we not only use emails as a matter of course, but also business messaging service providers such as WhatsApp. But although these digital systems offer many advantages, the question remains as to whether we, as participants in the popular online dialog, would sometimes prefer to have a human contact.